The gross value of Australian agriculture increased by $3.1 billion to $56 billion in 2015-16, with all states except Northern Territory showing an increase. Queensland was the highest contributing state with an increase of 12%, driven by an increase in livestock disposals (up 14%) and total value of crops (up 11%).

Nationally, the gross value of livestock slaughterings and other disposals increased by $1.9 billion to $20.6 billion in 2015-16. The gross value of crop production also increased (up 5%) from $26.0 billion in 2014-15 to $27.3 billion in 2015-16.

The gross value of cattle and calves in Australia has increased by 13% to $13.1 billion in 2015-16, largely driven by higher slaughter returns. Queensland is the largest contributor being 45% of the national total, followed by New South Wales contributing 20%.

These increases are offset by a 3% decrease to $15.4 billion for total broadacre crops, reflecting poor cropping conditions prevailing during 2015-16 in southern Australia in particular.